Interactive Mules and Men Wikispace

Welcome to the "Interactive Mules and Men" Wikispace page for Matt Brown's American Novel (ENGL 450) Class!

• On this page, you can explore information about topics such as: Eatonville, Author Zora Neale Hurston or her illustrator/artist Miguel Covarrubias.

• You will also find links to information found in the text like: "John the Conqueror Root", "Black Cat Bone", "Mojo" and the number "Three (3)".

• Also, if you enjoyed the book's illustrations, you can view our entirely illustrated version of Mules and Men!

• Don't forget to check out the Mules and Men Appendix, which includes a Folklore and Hoodoo Glossery, as well as additional Hoodoo information!

Topics:

Historical/Background Information

• Preface by Franz Boas
• Eatonville, FL
• Harlem Renaissance
• Zora Neale Hurston
• Mules and Men Appendix

Textual References

• John the Conqueror Root
• Black Cat Bone
• Mojo
• Evil Evil Number 3
• Magick (Including Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Herbs/Roots)

Songs and Illustrations

• Folksongs from Mules and Men
• Blues Music and The Devil
• Miguel Covarrubias (Information)
• Miguel Covarrubias AND Other Artists (Illustrations)
• Illustrated Version of Mules and Men